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Photo gallery: Bible buddies sing and study

NATCHEZ — Local youth attended summer youth group Wednesday at First Baptist Church Natchez and Vacation Bible School Thursday at Jefferson Street United Methodist Church. Read more

by David Hamilton, Friday, June 15, 2018 12:01 am

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City seeks leaders for downtown revitalization

  NATCHEZ — Natchez is officially seeking a resurgence of a downtown association to improve the heart of Natchez economically. FOR Natchez President Chesney Doyle, ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Thursday, June 14, 2018 1:01 am

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Margaret Martin building needs work

NATCHEZ — A water leak at Margaret Martin Performing Arts Center has set into motion discussions about the building’s tenants and the center’s future. Read more

by David Hamilton, Wednesday, June 13, 2018 12:01 am

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Mayor: Natchez needs downtown development director

The first point of business to enhance downtown Natchez’s economic development is to hire a leader, Natchez Mayor Darryl Grennell and City Planer Riccardo Giani ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Monday, June 11, 2018 12:31 am

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Community invited to discuss opioid crisis in town hall meeting

Residents will soon gather to tackle a nationwide crisis that also has a large impact in Natchez-Adams County: the opioid epidemic. Read more

by David Hamilton, Saturday, June 9, 2018 10:54 pm

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Natchez man arrested on indictment from alleged shooting incident

A Natchez man who authorities said fired a revolver while being chased by police officers in January was arrested Friday on an indictment. Read more

by David Hamilton, Saturday, June 9, 2018 10:52 pm

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Mississippi River bridge could be fully open by late fall

The westbound Mississippi River Bridge could reopen fully by late fall and potentially open for single-lane traffic as early as the end of summer, an ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Saturday, June 9, 2018 10:50 pm

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Pool is now open: Opening day went off without a hitch

NATCHEZ — For the first time, Natchez’s new community swimming pool opened its gates Friday to visitors looking to beat the heat, and both officials ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Friday, June 8, 2018 12:01 am

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Community pool’s grand opening is today

Today marks the grand opening of Natchez’s community swimming pool. Read more

by David Hamilton, Friday, June 8, 2018 12:01 am

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Response coming in city ethics case

NATCHEZ — A recommendation for how to handle ethics complaints made against the City of Natchez could come as early as next month. The ethics ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Thursday, June 7, 2018 1:01 am

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Adams County votes for Wicker, Scott for Senate; Evans, Hughes for House

Approximately 21 percent of registered Adams County voters turned out for Tuesday’s primaries. Read more

by David Hamilton, Wednesday, June 6, 2018 12:38 am

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Voters go to polls Tuesday in Democratic, Republican primaries

  NATCHEZ — Polls will open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today as voters select their party candidates for both a U.S. House and ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Monday, June 4, 2018 11:00 pm

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AMR officially sole provider of emergency response in county

American Medical Response is officially the sole provider of emergency response in Adams County. Read more

by David Hamilton, Monday, June 4, 2018 10:55 pm

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County considers old Washington School property

Adams County plans to request that part of the Old Washington School on U.S. 61 be set aside for a potential fire station. Read more

by David Hamilton, Monday, June 4, 2018 10:53 pm

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The Dart: Riverfront provides respite from heat

NATCHEZ — Turning back the clock, a family took to the Vidalia Riverfront on Friday to visit the geyser-like fountains they recalled from their childhoods. Read more

by David Hamilton, Monday, June 4, 2018 12:01 am

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Spots avaliable for city’s summer youth program

For young adults who need something to do this summer, the City of Natchez still has plenty of spots open for its summer youth program. Read more

by David Hamilton, Friday, June 1, 2018 11:22 pm

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Participants lost more than 500 pounds in diabetes, heart disease program

One year, 23 people and more than 500 pounds lost — those figures sum up the second Natchez-Adams County Diabetes and Heart Disease Prevention Program. Read more

by David Hamilton, Friday, June 1, 2018 11:19 pm

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City considers purchasing private lot off Broadway Street

Natchez is trying to retrieve the “missing piece” of bluff property in the form of a privately owned parking lot and surrounding green space off ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Friday, June 1, 2018 12:01 am

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Pool payment puts city over budget

City aldermen approved a payment of $80,208 to a contractor involved in building Natchez-Adams County’s new aquatics center, putting the city approximately $29,000 over budget. Read more

by David Hamilton, Friday, June 1, 2018 12:01 am

Crime Reports

Crime reports: Tuesday, May 29

Natchez Police Department Arrests — Sunday Hermon Deon Johnson, no age provided, 1170 Martin Luther King Jr. St., on a charge of simple assault. No ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Tuesday, May 29, 2018 1:01 am

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